Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore were the only franchises to spend their full auction kitty of Rs 60 crore. Rajasthan Royals bought the most number of players, 25, but still had the highest fund (Rs 5.55 crore) left.

Kings XI Punjab ended up with Rs 4.1 crore left after buying 23 players, while Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad each had Rs 1 crore remaining. Chennai bought the least number of players at 20, but still had only Rs 20 lakh left at the end, and Mumbai Indians had Rs 5 lakh left after buying 21 players.

Having got the players they wanted, which of the eight franchises appears the strongest?